The City will identify the top photos in each category.
The finalists will be posted on our web page.
The winner in each category will be determined by People’s Choice and voting will be available on the City website.

eligibility & contest rules

Amateur and professional photographers are welcome to enter.

City employees and their families are not eligible to participate.

Five entries per person in any combination of categories per season.

Entries must be submitted by the original photographer.

The photo must be representative of the season.

The photo must be taken in Blaine.

Minor digital enhancement is allowed, but images that have been significantly modified or appear unnatural will be disqualified.

Photo submissions with professional logos or watermarks will not be considered.

Submissions must be at least 1 MB in size with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.

If the photo was taken in a public place, such as a park or on the street, there is no need for a photo release of identifiable people. However, if the photo was taken in a private location you must provide a Photo Release for each identifiable person in the photograph.

how to submit your photos

Entering is easy and FREE!

All photos must be submitted digitally.

Rename your photo the following way:
Season_categorynumber_photographer name_ title of photo
For example: Fall_3_JohnSmith_MyDogSpot

Photos including identifiable people taken in a private location require a photo release form for each individual. Download a form below.

Complete the online form and upload your digital photo.

Get Published

If you enter the contest, you may see your work in print – even if you do not win. Photos submitted to the contest will be used in city publicity, including city publications, the city website and city social media sites.